Insurance Industry Reaction to NHS Ransomware Attack –

The NHS has suffered another ransomware attack, reportedly by Russian group Qilin, affecting some London hospitals’ operations and blood transfusions. There have been calls for stricter ID verification and enhanced cybersecurity training for public sector workers. According to industry professionals, the healthcare sector is notably susceptible to such attacks due to sensitive patient data and high-impact potential of system outages. The attack’s full extent remains unclear, highlighting the importance of having robust backup, restoration and recovery procedures in place.